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Krista Pepka

Kodak,TN

Summary

Dependable pharmacy technician effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work. Capable pharmacy team member proficient in assisting pharmacists with preparing prescriptions and meeting customer needs. Safety-oriented and well-organized with solid experience coordinating with insurance providers, prescribers and individuals to address issues. Good relationship-building and multitasking skills. Accomplished and certified Pharmacy Technician with over 9 years of experience in retail pharmacy environments for major national chains. Practiced at offering medications to patients, offering information to patients and communicating with healthcare professionals. Knowledgeable about FDA drug safety guidelines, prescription interactions and pharmacy law. Driven Pharmacy Technician with proven track record and success in building strong relationships with patients and clients. Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality assurance and control standards when filling prescriptions. Driven Pharmacy Technician with 9 years of experience and success in working within fast-paced pharmacy settings. Highly proficient in accurately filling and labeling prescriptions, maintaining drug inventories and updating pharmacy records. Excited to bring talent and record of excellence in customer service to growing pharmacy. Experienced Pharmacy Technician knowledgeable in all facets of pharmacy operations, eager to bring talent and expertise to [Company]. Successful in quickly and accurately filling prescription orders and building relationships with customers for sustained business growth and customer retention. Team-oriented and dedicated to collaboratively delivering exceptional customer service. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

UT Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
  • Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
  • Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
  • Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
  • Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
  • Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
  • Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
  • Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Food City Pharmacy
10.2018 - 08.2022
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
  • Coordinated verification and filling of more than [Number] daily prescriptions in high-volume [Type] pharmacy environment.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.
  • Assisted in preparation, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals.
  • Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
  • Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Maynard High School
Maynard, MA
08.2003

Skills

  • Manual and automated medication dispensing
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Drug storage procedures
  • Pharmacist support
  • HIPAA
  • Prescription Management
  • Drug Inventory Control
  • Updating medication histories
  • Filling Prescriptions
  • Medication Dispensing
  • HIPAA Regulations
  • Staff Development

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician, UT Medical Center
  • Licensed Pharmacy Technician
  • National Certified with the Board of Pharmacy

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

UT Medical Center
08.2022 - Current

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Food City Pharmacy
10.2018 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Maynard High School
  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician, UT Medical Center
  • Licensed Pharmacy Technician
  • National Certified with the Board of Pharmacy
Krista Pepka